Associate Director - Financial Planning & Analysis

TREVOSE PARTNERS EXECUTIVE PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing hedge fund in Singapore is seeking an experienced FP&A professional to lead annual budgeting, prepare management reports, and develop financial models. The ideal candidate will have 5-6+ years of relevant experience, strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess proactive business partnering skills, this role offers you a unique opportunity to support strategic decision-making across the management company and regional entities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6+ years of FP&A experience, preferably within hedge funds or financial services.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting, including variance analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Business partnering

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

CPA / CA / ACCA / CFA (advantage)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Financial planning tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced FP&A professional to support financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting for a fast-growing hedge fund. The role will partner closely with senior management and investment/business teams, providing forward‑looking financial insights to support strategic decision‑making across the management company and regional entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for the management company and regional offices.
• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support business planning, headcount growth, cost optimisation, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with senior management, business heads, and investment teams to provide actionable financial insights.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost ratios, headcount metrics, and operating margins.
• Support AUM-driven revenue analysis, expense allocation, and profitability analysis across entities and strategies.
• Work closely with Finance Operations / Controllers to ensure accuracy and consistency between actuals and management reporting.
• Assist with board, investor, and senior management presentations as required.
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes, reporting automation, and financial systems/tools.

Key Requirements

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA / CA / ACCA / CFA is an advantage but not mandatory.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5–6+ years of FP&A experience, preferably within hedge funds, asset management, private equity, or financial services.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Exposure to management company accounting within alternative asset managers is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning tools is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Familiarity with cross‑border entities and multi‑currency environments is advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies

• Commercially minded with strong business partnering skills.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to see the big picture.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic hedge fund environment.